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Mark Pirie

Jim White names 3 Celtic and Rangers players English Premier League sides will have been watching on derby day

Broadcaster Jim White reckons a trio of Rangers and Celtic players will be catching the eye of English Premier League sides after derby day.

The final showdown of the season between the Glasgow giants ended in a 1-1 draw, with Jota's opener cancelled out by Fashion Sakala in the second half.

While Celtic have impressed domestically and are on course to lift the Scottish Premiership title, Rangers have grabbed attention with their surge to the Europa League semi-final.

And White, who became synonymous with transfer dealings during his days at Sky Sports, reckons clubs in England will be taking admiring glances at three players.

When asked about players who would be on the radar of clubs south of the border after the game, White told The Go Radio Football Show: "I think Jota would very much catch the eye.

"He has got an eye for a goal and a wee chance, and he usually takes the chance, and he did today as well.

"The guy who continually impresses me is Matt O'Riley. He came from totally left-field.

"There were a number of Championship and League One clubs interested in him, and O'Riley has gone north and looks absolutely well settled at Celtic Park and is a favourite among the Celtic supporters, and I can understand it.

Jota celebrates (SNS Group)

"He has settled in beautifully, but quite a few Celtic players will emerge this season having established themselves in that Celtic team, and their names will be linked with clubs down here.

"The good thing about Bassey (as well) is he can play in a number of positions in that Rangers team and never looks out of place. You have to think he is one of the first names on the team sheet for Gio van Bronckhorst in Europe.

"But Bassey, for sure. I mean he was everywhere today. The last line of defence when they needed him."

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